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Managing Health Care Needs. Course DescriptioN.
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Course DescriptioN Managing the health care needs of each resident is an essential part of providing quality care in Assisted Living and Residential Care Communities. In this course we discuss common health care issues related to assisting persons with various needs, including: monitoring residents for change in condition; oral care and the role it plays in the overall health of the resident; and when to contact outside resources for care needs.
Course Description The key to quality care begins with understanding the need, developing a plan to meet the need, and utilizing resources to actually follow through. We will provide simple techniques to ensure safe and successful care provision for residents who may present challenging behaviors and enable the participants to develop strategies to use in his or her care Community.
OUTLINE Intro to Managing Health Care Needs Review Assisting Residents with ADLs Importance of Oral Care in Resident’s Overall Health Care Needs Strategies to Provide Quality Oral Care Despite Challenges Monitoring Residents for Changes in Condition Knowing When to Call Outside Resources
Introduction Managing health care needs of each resident is an essential part of providing quality care in Assisting Living and Residential Care Communities.
Introduction What Common Health Care Needs Do You Encounter In Assisted Living and Residential Care?
Introduction to Managing Health Care Needs Residents may experience various health care needs. Let’s take a look at the following common conditions: Infectious Conditions Cardiovascular Neurological Respiratory Urinary
Introduction to Managing Health Care Needs Infectious Conditions What is an infectious condition? How can we successfully prevent the spread of infectious conditions?
Introduction to Managing Health Care Needs Cardiovascular What are common cardiovascular conditions to be aware of when providing care for our resident? How can we encourage our residents to maintain a heart healthy lifestyle when he/she may have ambulatory challenges?
Introduction to Managing Health Care Needs Neurological Our nervous system is made up of two parts: Central nervous system Peripheral nervous system
Introduction to Managing Health Care Needs Neurological Continued Can changes in the nervous system create changes in the resident’s sleep pattern?
Introduction to Managing Health Care Needs Respiratory Common diseases of the respiratory system include: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic bronchitis Emphysema Asthma Common cold Influenza (“flu”) Pneumonia Lung cancer
Introduction to Managing Health Care Needs Urinary Why is the urinary system important? What common conditions are caused by problems with the urinary system?
Assisting Residents with ADLs Assisting residents with personal care is a very essential task performed by care staff. When done properly, it can help build the resident’s self-esteem and encourage the resident to be as independent as possible for as long as possible.
Assisting Residents with ADLs What are common reasons a resident may require assistance with ADLs?
Assisting Residents with ADLs Common Activities of Daily Living Include: Dressing Bathing Feeding Oral Care Incontinent Care
Assisting Residents with ADLs Dressing If the resident had a weak side, what side would you assist the resident with first? Discuss the steps necessary to assisting the resident with dressing while maintaining his/her dignity and safety.
Assisting Residents with ADLs Bathing Discuss the steps you would take to assist the resident with bathing. How can you ensure safety and dignity when assisting with bathing needs?
Assisting Residents with ADLs Feeding What are some common concerns regarding assisting the resident with meals? What techniques should you use to assist the resident during meal time?
Assisting Residents with ADLs Oral Care Describe the appropriate steps in assisting a resident to maintain healthy oral care? What if the resident wears dentures? What if the resident has cognitive impairment?
Assisting Residents with ADLs Incontinent Care What are some effective strategies you have learned to prevent incontinence and/or provide toileting care that is respectful to the resident’s privacy and dignity?
Assisting Residents with ADLs Our goal in assisting residents with ADLs should be to provide person-centered care. This means that services provided revolve around the wishes and needs of the resident and not the convenience or desires of the staff and administration.
Oral Care and Overall Health Each of us needs oral care every day. Brushing and flossing are crucial activities which may be overlooked in assisted living and residential care, but affect the overall health of each resident.
Oral Care and Overall Health Why Is Basic Oral Care Essential To Overall Health? Helps people eat well Prevents pain and tooth loss Encourages a person to feel good about himself/herself
Oral Care and Overall Health Discuss Additional Reasons Why Basic Oral Care Is Important.
Oral Care and Overall Health Providing care for a resident with special needs or challenges requires patience and skill. According to Dental Care Every Day: A Caregiver’s Guide; “It takes planning, time, and the ability to manage physical, mental, and behavioral challenges.” Oral care isn’t always a piece of cake, but you can be successful and provide the highest quality of care for each individual resident.
Oral Care and Overall Health Let’s Take A Look At Three Basic Steps To Managing Oral Care Needs.
Oral Care and Overall Health Step One: Brush Every Day
Oral Care and Overall Health Step Two: Floss Every Day
Oral Care and Overall Health Step Three: Visit Dentist Regularly
Oral Care and Overall Health Let’s take a moment to practice assisting a resident with these steps. Discuss creative techniques to help the resident who is capable of brushing/flossing but needs some help.
Strategies to Provide Quality Oral Care What Tools Can We Use To Assist Residents In Self Oral Care?
Strategies to Provide Quality Oral Care Procedures To Assist Residents In Need of Oral Care Who Have Special Conditions: Dentures Mobility Impairment Memory Impairment
Strategies to Provide Quality Oral Care Procedures To Assist Residents In Need of Oral Care Who Have Special Conditions: Autism Cerebral Palsy Down Syndrome Diabetes
Strategies to Provide Quality Oral Care Preparing For Dentist Appointments When Resident Has Special Conditions: Set up an initial visit to enable the resident to get acquainted with the Dentist and the future office visit.
Strategies to Provide Quality Oral Care Call ahead to know what information is needed for the visit.
Strategies to Provide Quality Oral Care Get advice: Talk to the dentist about how to best continually care for the resident’s oral care needs.
Strategies to Provide Quality Oral Care Send a caregiver, nurse or family member with the resident to the appointment.
Monitoring Change in Condition A “change in condition” is any change noted in a resident’s physical, mental, emotional, or social functioning or any changes in needs.
Monitoring Change in Condition What are common examples of changes in condition experienced by residents in Assisted Living and Residential Care Communities?
Monitoring Change in Condition Common Causes of Changes In Condition Include: Reactions to medication Results of disease or illness Severe medical condition: Heart attack, stroke, etc. Stress or psychological crisis Cognitive problems due to delirium, dementia or other cognitive disease
Monitoring Change in Condition Establishing A Baseline What is a baseline and why is it useful in monitoring residents for changes in condition?
Monitoring Change in Condition Describe Ways You Can Effectively Observe For Various Changes in Condition. Physical Changes Mental Changes Emotional Changes Social Changes
When To Call Outside Resources When A Resident Experiences A Change In Condition, It Is Necessary For You To Know The Appropriate Resource To Contact.
